Announcement of the Broadcast of 'Local Heroes: Challengers Shining in Regions' on BS12

NYC Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoji Nakatsuka; hereinafter 'NYC') announces that the program 'Local Heroes: Challengers Shining in Regions' will be broadcast on 'BS12,' operated by World Hi-Vision Channel, Inc., on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 AM.

Program Overview Local talents visit their hometowns to closely follow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their managers—the 'local heroes' who continue to take on challenges in their regions. The show unravels the background of the founding of companies that vitalize their local communities, their history to date, and the passions of their managers.

In the inaugural broadcast, Hideyuki Nakayama, originally from Gunma Prefecture, visits his hometown. The episode features 'Oyado Tamaki,' a long-established inn in Ikaho Onsen, and 'Usui Gakuen,' a prestigious tutoring school in Takasaki City, showcasing their appeal and their track records of taking on new challenges.

Cast: Hideyuki Nakayama

Broadcast Information Program Name: Local Heroes: Challengers Shining in Regions Broadcast Date & Time: Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:30-7:00 AM Broadcaster: BS12 Other Distribution: YouTube (Behind the scenes of NYC / NYC Inc.)

[NYC Overview] Company Name: NYC Inc. Representatives: Yoji Nakatsuka, Yuki Onoe Location: 1-6-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Business Description: SME investment business, venture investment business Established: March 2022 Corporate Website: https://nycinc.jp/

Inquiries regarding this matter Public Relations, NYC Inc. E-mail: admin@nycinc.jp